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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,124.36, 839,913.66 and 186,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,124.36, 839,913.66 and 186,021 is: 278,940.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,124.36 : 839,913.66 = 186,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,124.36/839,913.66 = 186,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,124.36x = 839,913.66 × 186,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,124.36x = 156,241,578,946.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,241,578,946.86/560,124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,940.87

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